Rascal, the first feature by Dourountzis, who already received critical attention for his short story The Wanderer (2014), is a social thriller that reflects the director’s vivid experience and imagination of working for ‘Samu Social’, a rescue organization for the homeless. Djé enters the city with no money. Thanks to his handsome look, Djé can easily find a job and a bed. However, behind his angelic face exists the soul of a psychopath who feels no guilt after murdering. Djé meets Maya living in a demolished building with the homeless and falls in love with her. Pierre Deladonchamps’s expressionless performance reminds us of Ryan Gosling of Drive (2011). (SEO Seunghee)